About You
Raul Midón Lyrics


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I just wanna thank you for everything you see
For every clever word I say, for my golden opportunity
For stoking the fire, for my creativity
For burning up the wires just when I needed someone to talk to me

For bringing out the courage and stirring up the rage
For showing me that loyalty is a phantom on a page
And I'd like you to know that I never really gave
I never really gave, I never really gave a fuck about you
A fuck about you, a fuck about you, a fuck about you

I just wanna tell you though I've never seen your face
I know it's true from the things you do that you're a cowardly disgrace
You say to me that you're sorry, you tell me that you're sad
You tell me that you're worried about our friendship going bad

There's no need to worry, with us everything is fine
'Cause it's easy to be happy when there's nothing on the line

And Id like you to know I never really gave
I never really gave, I never really gave a fuck about you
A fuck about you, a fuck about you, a fuck about you

I know at times I've acted less than kind
Be callas self absorbed and blinded by my point of view
Now that you've shown be just how ugly you can be
Here's to you and me, salute and c'est la vie

I just wanna thank you for all the plans you made
For reaching out to all my friends and making sure that you got paid
No worries, it's a win win case, this brand new world is a massive place
With any luck you'll just disappear, disappear without a trace

Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio, cheerio




Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio, cheerio
Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio, cheerio

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raul Midón's song "About You" are filled with both expressions of gratefulness and disdain towards an unnamed individual. Midón begins by thanking this person for their positive impacts on his life such as providing him with clever words and opportunities, stoking his creativity, and being there to talk to him when he needed someone. However, this appreciation is juxtaposed with outright disregard and insult towards this person by repeatedly declaring that he never gave a "fuck" about them. Midón's hostility is founded on his knowledge that this person is dishonest, manipulative, and cowardly. This person has pretended to care about their friendship despite being the opposite and even resorting to bribing Midón's friends. Ultimately, Midón cheers their departure from his life with a "cheerio."


Overall, the lyrics to "About You" are full of nuance and complexity. The song explores the contradictions within relationships and the emotions that come with them. On one hand, we have appreciation for what a person brings to our lives, but on the other hand, we can also harbor negative feelings towards that person. This song challenges the listener to confront their own experiences of similar contradictions in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna thank you for everything you see
Expressing gratitude for the positive impact you have had in my life.


For every clever word I say, for my golden opportunity
Acknowledging that my success is partly due to your influence and support.


For stoking the fire, for my creativity
Recognizing that you have been a source of inspiration and motivation for me.


For burning up the wires just when I needed someone to talk to me
Thankful for being there for me during times of need and being a good listener.


For bringing out the courage and stirring up the rage
Grateful for helping me find my inner strength and passion.


For showing me that loyalty is a phantom on a page
Realizing that loyalty is not always a given and appreciating your loyalty to me.


And I'd like you to know that I never really gave
Admitting that I have not been as appreciative of you as I should have been.


I never really gave, I never really gave a fuck about you
Admitting to not valuing your presence and dismissing your significance in my life.


I just wanna tell you though I've never seen your face
Despite not knowing you personally, I have deduced that you are not a great person.


I know it's true from the things you do that you're a cowardly disgrace
Making a harsh judgment about your character based on your actions.


You say to me that you're sorry, you tell me that you're sad
Acknowledging that you have apologized for your actions, but I still hold a grudge.


You tell me that you're worried about our friendship going bad
Expressing concern about the state of our relationship, but I do not care.


There's no need to worry, with us everything is fine
Insincerely assuring you that things are good between us when they are not.


'Cause it's easy to be happy when there's nothing on the line
Acknowledging that my behavior is based on self-interest rather than genuine friendship.


I know at times I've acted less than kind
Recognizing that I have not always been the best friend to you.


Be callas self absorbed and blinded by my point of view
Admitting to being selfish and lacking consideration for your feelings.


Now that you've shown be just how ugly you can be
Reacting negatively to your behavior and seeing you in a different light.


Here's to you and me, salute and c'est la vie
Acknowledging that our friendship has come to an end and wishing you the best in your future endeavors.


I just wanna thank you for all the plans you made
Thankful for your efforts in organizing social events and ensuring everyone was compensated.


For reaching out to all my friends and making sure that you got paid
Recognizing your dedication to getting things done and ensuring fairness for all.


No worries, it's a win win case, this brand new world is a massive place
Believing that there are plenty of opportunities to succeed and dismissing any concerns about our fallout.


With any luck you'll just disappear, disappear without a trace
Hoping that you will fade away and not be a part of my life any longer.


Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio, cheerio
A condescending farewell to someone I no longer value.




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